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Oriontimes Poitical Desk| June 16, 2026 ...Heads To Court Of Appeal The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo coram Hon Justice Adefunmilola A. Demi-Ajayi has delivered judgment in Suit No FHC/OS/CS/147/2025 filed by the reinstated Chairmen and Councilors elected on 15th October, 2022 in Osun State.  The suit was commenced in September, 2025 and following a number of Appeals arising from the interlocutory rulings, the Court of Appeal in Abuja sat on the matter on 3rd June, 2026 and adjourned the hearing of the appeals to 28th September, 2026. Notwithstanding the fact that the Court of Appeal has become seised of the matter and a motion for staying further proceedings by the lower court in the matter is pending at the Court of Appeal, the Judge went ahead and proceeded to give judgment today 15th June, 2026 where the suit was dismissed.  The Judge ruled that the tenure of office of the reinstated elected officers of the local government councils ended in October, 2025.  The...
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FIFA Cracks Down on Jersey Stars: Senegal, Egypt Forced to Drop AFCON Titles from World Cup Kits

 FIFA's strict regulations on national team jerseys have sparked fresh debate across African football after reports emerged that countries such as Senegal and Egypt will not be allowed to display stars representing their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumphs on their kits at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.


Under FIFA's tournament rules, stars displayed above a national team's crest are generally reserved for FIFA World Cup titles. As a result, continental achievements, including AFCON victories, are not recognized through stars on jerseys worn during the World Cup.


The issue has drawn attention following reports concerning Senegal and Egypt, two of Africa's football powerhouses. Senegal, which has enjoyed recent continental success, was reported to have faced restrictions regarding the display of AFCON stars on its World Cup kit. Similar reports also surfaced regarding Egypt, Africa's most successful national team in AFCON history.



The regulation reflects FIFA's long-standing policy of using stars on World Cup jerseys to signify victories in the global tournament rather than continental championships. Countries such as Brazil, Germany, Argentina, France, and Italy proudly display stars corresponding to their World Cup titles.


The development has generated mixed reactions among football supporters across Africa. While some argue that continental achievements deserve recognition on the global stage, others maintain that FIFA's policy helps preserve a universal standard for the symbolism attached to World Cup success.


Football analysts note that the rule does not diminish the significance of AFCON titles, which remain among the most prestigious achievements in international football. However, it highlights the distinction FIFA makes between world championships and continental competitions.


As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathers momentum, the debate over jersey stars has once again brought attention to the achievements of African nations and the recognition accorded to continental success within the global football framework.

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